MetaMask has unveiled a new roadmap focused on enhancing its wallet’s capabilities, including support for Bitcoin and Solana.
Notably, the integration of the Bitcoin network is slated for the third quarter. Meanwhile, Solana will become the first blockchain outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem to gain support on MetaMask, with its integration planned for May.
Additionally, the wallet provider is enhancing its user experience by launching a redesigned home screen. This update will allow users to view all their assets across multiple blockchains in one place, eliminating the need to switch between networks manually.
This recent shift also moves away from the current Externally Owned Account (EOA) model, which depends on private and public keys, towards a more secure and flexible system.
Enhanced Security Through Smart Contracts
MetaMask presently operates as an EOA, requiring users to manage private keys to access their funds. However, this approach presents a major risk—losing the private key results in permanent loss of assets. To mitigate this, MetaMask plans to introduce Contract Accounts (CAs), which function through smart contracts rather than traditional key-based access.
Unlike EOAs, CAs offer advanced security measures, including transaction verification layers and built-in recovery options. These features minimize the risks of human error.
At a major Ethereum conference in North America, MetaMask representatives explained that CAs provide greater flexibility and security. Users can enforce predefined transaction conditions by implementing programmable accounts, granting more customized control over their assets.
ERC-5792: Optimizing Transaction Efficiency
Among the major improvements, MetaMask is set to implement ERC-5792, a feature that streamlines transaction processes. This upgrade enhances the wallet’s smart transaction system by allowing multiple actions to be completed in a single step, cutting both execution time and associated gas fees.
With ERC-5792, users will be able to combine operations such as approving and swapping tokens into one transaction. This reduces the required steps, ensuring a single gas fee covers the entire process.
SEC Drops Lawsuit Against MetaMask’s Parent Company
This development came just after the U.S. SEC dropped its enforcement lawsuit against Consensys, the parent company of MetaMask. On February 27, 2025, Chief Executive Officer Joseph Lubin confirmed this regulatory shift in a tweet.
The lawsuit accused MetaMask of operating as an unregistered securities broker by facilitating staking and token-swapping services. The SEC claimed MetaMask Staking enabled the sale of unregistered securities using third-party liquid staking cryptos, while MetaMask Swaps functioned as an unregistered broker by processing trade routing.
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